ProShares UltraShort Health Care (RXD) Performance
RXD total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −26.3% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −34.5% total return
- 5 years
- −10.9% a year
- 10 years
- −22.2% a year
- Since first price
- −23.3% a year since 2007
RXD trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | RXD total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −11.4% | −11.4% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −19.7% | −20.4% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −34.5% | −35.6% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | −26.3% | −27.6% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | −34.5% | −36.1% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | −46.8%−19.0%/yr | −52.1% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | −43.9%−10.9%/yr | −50.9% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | −91.8%−22.2%/yr | −93.0% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | −99.0%−26.4%/yr | −99.1% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| Since inceptionFeb 1, 2007 | −99.5%−23.3%/yr | −99.6% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: RXD vs SPY
From Feb 1, 2007: RXD grew to $54, SPY to $75,332.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
RXD returns by calendar year
4 of 18 full years positive. Best 2008 (+32.8%), worst 2013 (−53.6%). 2026 is year to date.
RXD annual returns table
| Year | RXD | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −26.3% | −39.3% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | −21.7% | −33.7% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +4.8% | −20.2% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +3.3% | −17.9% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | +1.2% | −29.3% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | −37.8% | −40.5% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | −44.3% | −65.1% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | −32.4% | −37.4% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −14.3% | −32.3% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | −35.2% | −35.7% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | −2.0% | −32.6% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −21.7% | −25.8% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | −41.7% | −45.7% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | −53.6% | −51.6% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | −31.8% | −35.7% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | −29.7% | −32.5% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
| 2010 | −15.6% | −27.4% | +15.1% | +19.9% | +6.4% |
| 2009 | −40.6% | −58.6% | +26.4% | +54.7% | +3.0% |
| 2008 | +32.8% | −32.8% | −36.8% | −41.7% | +7.9% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
RXD largest drawdowns
Now 99.7% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2008 | −99.7% | Oct 22, 2026 | not yet | 17.9 years | 17.9 years so far |
| Oct 10, 2008 | −27.3% | Nov 4, 2008 | Nov 20, 2008 | 25 days | 41 days |
| Mar 17, 2008 | −20.7% | Aug 15, 2008 | Oct 6, 2008 | 5 months | 7 months |
| Aug 16, 2007 | −17.5% | Dec 7, 2007 | Jan 25, 2008 | 4 months | 5 months |
| Mar 15, 2007 | −16.7% | May 8, 2007 | Aug 16, 2007 | 54 days | 5 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
RXD risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | −14.8% | −9.9% | −20.7% | −23.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 27.9% | 29.1% | 28.9% | 28.1% |
| Sharpe ratio | -0.59 | -0.34 | -0.73 | -0.84 |
| Sortino ratio | -0.80 | -0.46 | -0.91 | -1.04 |
| Best month | +18.7% | +18.7% | +18.9% | +24.9% |
| Worst month | −15.9% | −16.5% | −25.1% | −25.1% |
| Best 12 months | +32.9% | +32.9% | +32.9% | +67.4% |
| Worst 12 months | −36.1% | −36.1% | −54.1% | −54.9% |
| Positive months | 42% | 47% | 42% | 37% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | -0.89 | -1.09 | -1.21 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | -0.40 | -0.59 | -0.64 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
RXD rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 225 | −54.9% | −22.9% | +67.4% | 17% |
| 3-year (a year) | 201 | −44.6% | −26.2% | +3.7% | 1% |
| 5-year (a year) | 177 | −40.4% | −27.3% | −6.7% | 0% |
| 10-year (a year) | 117 | −33.5% | −28.6% | −16.8% | 0% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2007. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
RXD performance overview
ProShares UltraShort Health Care (RXD) returned −34.5% over the past year and −22.2% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2007 it has returned −23.3% a year, turning $10,000 into about $54. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −99.7%, from Nov 20, 2008 to Oct 22, 2026; the fund has not yet regained that high. RXD finished 4 of its 18 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2008 (+32.8%) and the worst 2013 (−53.6%). Volatility has been 28.1% a year.
Related: RXD chart, RXD dividends. See the RXD overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
RXD performance FAQ
What is the RXD return over the past year?
RXD returned −34.5% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 36.1%.
What is the average annual return of RXD?
RXD has returned −10.9% a year over 5 years, −22.2% a year over 10 years, −23.3% a year since February 1, 2007 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in RXD be worth?
$10,000 invested in RXD at its first recorded close on February 1, 2007 would be worth about $54 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for RXD?
The worst calendar year was 2013, with a total return of −53.6%. The best was 2008 at +32.8%.
What is the biggest drawdown of RXD?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −99.7% between November 20, 2008 and October 22, 2026. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 99.7% below its peak.
How volatile is RXD?
Over the past 3 years RXD had an annualized volatility of 27.9% and a Sharpe ratio of -0.59 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).